**What is the Purpose of Our Cookie Policy?**
We explain how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our websites, applications, connected devices, and other services.
**What are Cookies?**
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or device. We also use HTTP cookies, HTML5 local storage/flash cookies, web beacons/GIFs, embedded scripts, ETags/cache browsers, and software development kits.
**Types of Cookies**
We use different types of cookies for various purposes:
* Strictly Necessary Cookies: required for Service functionality
* Information Storage and Access: store device information
* Measurement and Analytics: collect data on your usage and performance
* Personalization Cookies: enable features like logging in after registration
* Content Selection and Delivery Cookies: select and deliver personalized content
* Ad Selection and Delivery Cookies: collect data about your browsing habits for interest-based advertising
* Social Media Cookies: enable sharing of content with friends
**How to Manage Cookies**
You can adjust your Cookie preferences at any time via the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer or use browser controls to manage cookies. You may also opt out of analytics and advertising using third-party providers’ individual mechanisms.
**Consequences of Deactivation**
Disabling or removing cookies may not function properly, but information may still be collected for research or internal operations purposes.
Note: This article simplifies the original text by breaking it down into clear sections and removing technical jargon.
Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/world/europe/louvre-heist-suspects-petty-criminals-rcna241369